Experts say it will make GDP growth target of 5.7-5.8% difficult to achieve, while ministries feel late resurgence will help in sowing of rabi crops.
Sensex to hit record high in 2015, but analysts cut forecast
Lack of new investments may undermine higher consumption
Spectrum auction kitty dips to Rs 1.05 lakh crore.
Congestion on Mumbai roads has become chronic.
Revivals nearly double q-o-q to 36 in September, highest in 3 years
Most analysts expect the note ban to sharply hit GVA growth in Q3 and Q4, and the central bank's stance is being called into question.
Power generation and distribution is the most indebted sector
Significant portion of the funds used to fuel urban demand have become illegal and inoperative.
The rupee's fall against the dollar is bad news for companies which have increased their exposure to foreign currency loans in recent years.
The depreciation in the yuan has led to a decline in all emerging market currencies
The Consumer Price Index hit the lowest in six months in March at 4.83 per cent.
From January-March this year, 64,000 jobs were created in eight crucial sectors of the economy.
'The actual price of petrol is Rs 35 and it jumps to Rs 88 because of government taxes.'
Tata Steel, others sell assets abroad after taking massive impairments.
CRISIL chief economist D K Joshi is of the opinion that GDP is an indicator of the health of the economy.
Core sector companies have seen volumes drop to single digit in the first nine months of FY16.
The finance minister may stagger some of the recommendations.
India Inc has an impressive report card to show for the first quarter of this financial year.
Traders blame demonetisation for subdued demand in retail segment
Yuan depreciation will make imports in China more expensive, depressing demand, especially for commodities.
Banks will need more funds, as they have to provide more capital.
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Evidently, the economy has come out of the low growth phase in the past two years and it does appear the economy will continue to remain in the plus-five per cent range.
'A broad-based revival of private sector investment was likely in 2018-19 after businesses had successfully made the switch to the GST.'
If money allocations, investment commitments are a sign of better things to come, the state can be optimistic.
The firm expects its recent equity infusion, debt refinancing and the compensatory rate to lead to a turnaround in its financial position.
Despite the rating agency CARE withdrawing the ratings assigned to the bank facilities of FIPL "with immediate effect" following the receipt of a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the banks, Modi's company received uninterrupted letters of undertaking (LoUs) from PNB, which were honoured by other banks until a few weeks ago.
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Gold companies have started reducing production. This implies that gold prices will not go on a free fall anytime soon
FY17 GDP growth faces cash crunch heat
Global liquidity expected to continue amid ECB stimulus
The final agriculture GDP numbers for 2016-17 are expected to be revised up, as rabi production is looking really good.
The meeting will focus on how to make the crisis an opportunity for India.
The IMD attributed the projection to a weakening of El Nio and the Indian Ocean Dipole turning positive.
67 companies with total debt of Rs 5.65 lakh cr were either loss-making or didn't generate enough profit to cover interest cost in FY15
Cabinet note being readied, on basis of study, to ensure against foodgrain shortage; might require buffer of up to 50% more.
The markets gained nearly 7 per cent in the 4 trading sessions of March.
'While collections under the Income Disclosure Scheme explain it partly, indirect tax numbers not showing any effect of the withdrawal of high denomination currency notes was puzzling.'
A monsoon deficit is likely to affect the agriculture output, which could have an impact on the food inflation
Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Chairman C Rangarajan may have found the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s inflation projections on the higher side, but independent experts agree with the central bank and expect both wholesale and retail prices to remain high.
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